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Wacousta

Michigan · 1,711 residents · 8.915 sq mi
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Wacousta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $283,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,711
+1%since 2023
from 1,686 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 189 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+2%since 2023
from 42.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Wacousta
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $126,471 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,587
−3%since 2023
from $71,444 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+6%since 2023
from 0.477 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $271,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(86)
Diversity Score16.4%(276)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(64)
Diversity Score14.9%(255)
Diversity Score
15
−9%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+9%since 2023
from 22.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Female
45.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wacousta, Michigan?

Wacousta, Michigan has about 1,711 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wacousta, Michigan?

The typical household in Wacousta, Michigan earns about $109,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wacousta, Michigan expensive?

In Wacousta, Michigan, the median home is worth about $283,700.

How educated are people in Wacousta, Michigan?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wacousta, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wacousta, Michigan?

About 2.7% of people in Wacousta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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